A Talk with Peter Underwood, Part 1

Few foreigners are as knowledgeable and influential on the South Korean business scene as Peter Underwood, senior partner at IRC Ltd., the Seoul consulting firm that has been a bridge for international firms doing business here and vice versa for more than two decades.

Urged by friends, Mr. Underwood recently published a book in Korean called “First Mover.” It examines the transition South Korean businesses and the country as whole is making into setting the pace in industries – a change from the historic role of “fast follower.”

This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. Distribution and use of this material are governed by our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. For non-personal use or to order multiple copies, please contact Dow Jones Reprints at 1-800-843-0008 or visit www.djreprints.com.